Selling Your Static Caravan at Blue Anchor Leisure: Transfers, Fees and Options

Blue Anchor Leisure is unusual among the operators on this coast because it publishes a fairly detailed set of park rules, including a specific rule on what happens when an owner wants to pass their caravan to someone else. If you own a caravan on one of its parks and are thinking about selling, that rule is the place to start. This guide explains it, sets out what Blue Anchor has published about fees and part exchange, and flags the points it does not publish. Everything below was checked on 10 October 2026.

Quick answers

• Can a buyer take over my pitch? Yes, in principle. Blue Anchor's park rules describe a Transfer of Site Licence, subject to conditions and a fee.
• What about older caravans? The rules say transfers are not permitted for caravans from 2001 or older.
• Is there an age limit? Blue Anchor said in April 2025 that it does not impose age limits on caravans maintained in good condition. That is different from the transfer rule, so read both sections below.
• How much is the transfer fee? The rules say one is payable but do not give the amount. Ask the office.
• Can I put a for sale sign up? No. The rules say you may not advertise the sale of your caravan in its windows or anywhere else on park.
• Is part exchange available? Yes. Blue Anchor runs a part exchange programme, including for owners on other parks.

Rule 3.2: how a sale on the pitch works

Blue Anchor's park rules (Version 2, document reference 0124) set out the Transfer of Site Licence process in rule 3.2. In summary:

• Transfers of site licence for caravans made in 2001 or earlier are not permitted.
• For caravans made in 2002 or later, a transfer fee is payable for the new owner to keep a plot on a Blue Anchor park. This may also involve moving to a different park or plot at the customer's cost.
• A transfer cannot be processed until an electricity meter reading has been taken on the day and the balance paid, a Pitch Policy inspection has confirmed the caravan, plot, decking, steps and other items meet current standards, and valid gas and electrical safety certificates have been confirmed.
• Transfers between immediate family members (parents, siblings, children) are free, limited to one per year, and still subject to the same three checks.
• Owners may not advertise their caravan for sale in windows or anywhere else on park.

What this means in practice: if your caravan is 2002 or newer and in good order, a buyer may be able to take over your pitch, but you will need to factor in the fee, any work needed to pass the inspection, and up to date certificates. It is worth asking the Pitch Policy team, before you agree a price with anyone, whether your caravan and plot would pass and whether a plot move would be required.

The age question

Blue Anchor's April 2025 blog post says: "Unlike many operators, we don't impose age limits on caravans, allowing you to enjoy your holiday home for as long as you wish, provided it's maintained in good condition."

The park rules add two qualifications that owners should know about:

• Rule 3.2 stops licence transfers for 2001 and older caravans, so an older caravan cannot be sold to a new owner who stays on the plot.
• Rule 5.7 allows Blue Anchor to remove a caravan to storage, and charge for it, if it falls below the required standard "through age, lack of repair, or otherwise" in the company's opinion.

We do not think these statements are necessarily contradictory. Read together, it looks as though you can keep an older caravan yourself while it meets standards, but cannot sell it on the pitch if it is from 2001 or earlier. Because the rules and the blog are different documents written at different times, please confirm the position for your own caravan in writing. Our age limits explainer gives the general background.

Which parks are covered?

Blue Anchor's website says it runs 18 parks across the Lincolnshire coast and South Yorkshire. Its published park rules list contact details for these Lincolnshire parks:

• Chapel St Leonards: Golden Palm Resort, Golden Anchor, Bell Bank
• Ingoldmells: Millfields, Mill Hill, Priory Park, The Chase, The Grange
• Winthorpe: Seaways, Seafields
• Skegness: Croft Bank
• Mablethorpe: Towervans

The website also mentions The Retreat and Holmes Mere near Golden Palm, and Pine Trees. The rules document appears to be older than the current portfolio, so if your park is not listed above, check with head office which rules apply. List checked 10 October 2026.

The rules also name some parks and areas as owner use only, with no letting: Seafields, Priory Park, Croft Bank, Mill Hill, Holmesmere, Millfields (A row) and The Grange premier plots. That can affect who is likely to buy on the pitch.

Part exchange with Blue Anchor

Blue Anchor's August 2024 blog post describes a part exchange programme open to owners on its own parks and on other holiday parks. It says Blue Anchor will appraise your current caravan, compare values, can settle existing finance, and will move your holiday home, and that the process should not usually take more than three weeks.

Part exchange is a sensible option if you want to stay with Blue Anchor in a newer caravan. If you want to leave altogether, it is not designed for you. We could not find any published buy-back scheme for owners who want to sell without buying again.

Fees and timing

As checked on 10 October 2026:

• Blue Anchor's FAQ says annual site fees range from approximately £2,290 to £4,455 depending on park and development, and include pitch occupancy, water, sewage, waste, grass cutting and street lighting.
• Season lengths range from about 8 to 10 months.
• The rules require owners to complete a licence agreement and provide proof of primary residence each year before 1 March, or the caravan will be disconnected.
• A £100 reconnection fee applies if a caravan is disconnected for any reason, including an unpaid account.

The transfer fee amount and any commission on sales are not published. Neither is any policy on refunding site fees if a caravan leaves mid season. Because the paperwork deadline is 1 March, owners who already know they want to sell often find it simpler to start the process in the autumn or winter. See how site fees affect selling.

When the caravan leaves the park

If your caravan is 2001 or older, or you simply want a clean exit, selling off park is often the practical answer. Blue Anchor does not publish a removal or disconnection procedure or price list. Before arranging collection, ask:

• whether Blue Anchor or an approved contractor must disconnect services;
• whether a final meter reading and account settlement is needed first, as with transfers;
• what notice the office needs and which days moves can happen;
• whether decking or other plot items must be cleared.

The rules note that gas and electrical certificates are only valid if the contractor is on Blue Anchor's approved list, which is worth knowing if you are getting a caravan ready for sale.

Selling to Static Caravan Buyer

We buy static caravans and lodges across the UK, including older caravans that cannot be transferred on park. We provide a free, no obligation valuation, help with the park paperwork and arrange collection. Payment is made on collection day before the caravan is loaded, and no commission is charged by Static Caravan Buyer when we purchase the caravan. Suitable caravans may be rehomed in the UK or through European export markets. We cannot promise to buy every caravan, and condition affects price, as explained in how condition changes an offer.

For a side by side look at the routes, see cash buyer vs private sale vs park sale.

What to ask Blue Anchor before you sell

1. Is my caravan eligible for a Transfer of Site Licence, and what is the fee?
2. Would it pass a Pitch Policy inspection as it stands? If not, what needs doing?
3. Would a transfer require a plot or park move, and at what cost?
4. Is commission charged if Blue Anchor sells the caravan for me?
5. If the caravan leaves, what is the disconnection process and cost?
6. Is any part of this season's site fee refundable?

FAQs

Can I sell my caravan privately on a Blue Anchor park? The park rules describe a Transfer of Site Licence for caravans from 2002 onwards, subject to a fee and checks. You may not advertise the sale anywhere on park.

My caravan was built in 2001. Can I sell it? The park rules say licence transfers are not permitted for 2001 and older caravans, so a buyer could not keep it on the plot. You can still sell it to be moved off park.

Does Blue Anchor have an age limit? Blue Anchor said in April 2025 that it does not impose age limits on caravans kept in good condition. Its park rules restrict transfers for 2001 and older caravans and allow removal of caravans that fall below standard. Confirm your position in writing.

How much is the transfer fee? The rules say a fee is payable but do not state the amount. Ask the office.

How quickly can Static Caravan Buyer make an offer? We normally aim to contact you within 24 hours and aim to provide an offer within 48 hours after contact. These are aims, not guarantees.

Free valuation

If you own a caravan on a Blue Anchor Leisure park, a free valuation from us gives you something concrete to compare with a transfer sale or part exchange. No obligation.

• Call free on 0800 644 5000
• Request a free valuation

See also our guides to selling in Skegness, Chapel St Leonards and Ingoldmells.